Why Hilltop?

Hilltop offers a dynamic and academically challenging curriculum in a family-centered and nurturing environment. Hilltop Country Day School incorporates 21st century skills within the curriculum to provide students with the knowledge and tools necessary to be successful in today’s world.

Integrated Technology

Hilltop is an innovator in technology integration. Not only is technology used in the classroom, but students are taught practical applications for technology in today’s world.

Dynamic Curriculum

Hilltop’s curriculum is dynamic, flexible and responsive to the needs of its students. Our experienced faculty is committed to designing curricula that are challenging, innovative, interesting and that directly address the needs of our students.

Secondary School Placement

Our approach to a well-rounded educational environment provides our graduates with the opportunity for acceptance and success at many of the top day schools and boarding schools in the Northeast and later some of the most respected national and international universities and liberal arts colleges.

HILLTOP TO HOST SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP WITH CHILD PSYCHOLOGISTHilltop Country Day School is excited to host psychologist Lauren Muriello, founder of The Well Being Therapy Center in Short Hills, for a workshop on the "Impact of Social Media on Children and Teens" on Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Hilltop Launches 1:1 Faculty Chromebook InitiativeHilltop Country Day School continued its commitment to being a Future Ready School by launching a 1:1 faculty and staff Chromebook initiative made possible through a generous donation by Alan and Stacey Gibson of Columbia. This is phase 1 of a two phase project to become a fully operational digital learning environment.

Hilltop Kicks Off 2016-17 School Year With 6.25% Enrollment IncreaseHilltop Country Day School kicked-off the 2016-17 school year on Wednesday, September 7 with a record enrollment increase and a full slate of new programs. While other local schools are cutting programming and experiencing overcrowding, Hilltop is flourishing while maintaining the school’s signature small class sizes and nurturing environment.

Hilltop Country Day School Celebrates 35th CommencementIt was a momentous occasion for the Hilltop Class of 2016 on Friday, June 10 as they became the 35th eighth grade class to graduate and become Hilltop alumni.

BLOG: 3 Simple Things You Can Do To Help Keep Your Child’s Binder OrganizedWith just a few minor adjustments and a commitment to a maintenance plan, your student’s binder can go from the bane of your existence to the key to their academic success with three easy steps.